Zorro

Author:     Isabel Allende

Category:     Fiction     

Reviewer:     Anne Smith

Department/Position:     Language Arts Teacher

Summary: Zorro is the story of Diego de al Vega's ascension into the role of Zorro.  It is a fictional tale of his birth to Regina and Alejandro, who are a mismatched couple from completely different backgrounds, but whose passion for one another leads to their marriage and conception of Diego.  We are also introduced to Diego's "milk brother" Bernardo.  We see the two boys grow up and apart through distance but still manage to maintain a wonderful spiritual connection through their Indian background.  The tale is set in early California, ventures down to South America, and across the ocean to Spain where Diego becomes a member of the secret society La Justicia.  From his membership, he manages to defeat several rivals who even follow him across the ocean back to America to seek revenge while Diego is trying to save his father's estate.  It is a very interesting look at the background of Zorro and is a creative interpretation of his history.

Recommended Audience:     This book is recommended for high school and adult readers     

Rating:     3

This book is available in the AHS library.